Fourth Generation

14. Willmae HERZBERG was born on 28 May 1925 in Lombard, DuPage County, IL.^{10,44,45,46,47} Her birthplace, and that of her parents, was listed as Illinois in the 1930 Census. Her birthplace was also listed as Illinois in the 1940 Census.

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She was adopted about 1929 in Illinois.^10,45 Her mother died when she was about four years old, and her father gave her up for adoption by William and Elsie Wettengel, who raised her until she married in 1944.

. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Serena Township, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁵ She was listed as the "Adopted Daughter" of William and Elsie Wettengel, and her surname was listed as Wettengel. She was age 4 11/12 when the census was conducted in April 1930.

. Willmae appeared in the census in 1940 in Serena Township, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁶ She was living with her adoptive parents, William and Elsie Wettengel. She was listed as their "Daughter."

. She died on 30 April 2012 at the age of 86 in Serena Township, La Salle County, IL.^10,47

Obituary Notes: "Willmae Rockey, 86, of rural Serena, died Monday night, April 30, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with the Rev. Greg Nicholl, Hospice Chaplain, and Elder Richard Konow, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Willmae was born on May 28, 1925, in Lombard, to William and Elsie (Grant) Wettengel. She married Paul Rockey on June 10, 1944 in LaMoille. She was a lifetime member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was very active in the church alongside her husband, where he served as pastor for many years, and was active with their prison ministry.

She is survived by a daughter, Paula (Ray) Bailey, of Ottawa, 4 grandchildren, Raymond (Niki) Bailey, Michelle Goodlet, Kelly Huftel and Lee (Renae) Berggren, 7 great grandchildren, a son in law, Tim Berggren and caregivers, Irene and Irena.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, on November 12, 2004, and a daughter, Patricia Berggren.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Bailey, Lee , Jacob, and Jayce Berggren, Dalton Huftel and Brandy Goodlet. Memorials may be directed to Ottawa Regional Hospital Hospice or Donor's Choice."

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She was buried in May 2012 in Ottawa, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁷ in the Oakwood Memorial Park.

Willmae HERZBERG and James Paul ROCKEY were married on 10 June 1944 in La Moille, Bureau County, IL.^10,48
Newspaper Article: "Paul and Willmae (Wettengel) Rockey of Serena recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 10, 1944, in LaMoille by Elder I.E. Turner. The wedding party included Roy Scheidecker and Doris Chalus.

Parents of the couple were the late George and Dora Rockey and the late William and Elsie Wettengel. The Rockeys are the parents of two children, Patty (Tim) Berggren of Serena and Paula (Ray) Bailey of Ottawa. The couple also have four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Rockey is retired from Moline Consumers as an operating engineer.

The couple will be honored at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. June 27 at Serena Township Hall hosted by their daughters. Gifts are to be omitted."

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James Paul ROCKEY was born on 12 May 1925 in Ottawa, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁸ He appeared in the census in 1930 in Ottawa, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁵

. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Ottawa, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁶

. James died on 12 November 2004 at the age of 79 in Ottawa, La Salle County, IL.⁴⁸

Obituary Notes: "Paul Rockey, 79, of rural Serena, died Friday, Nov. 12 at Community Hospital of Ottawa. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Elder Richard Konow and the Rev. Alec Bailes officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Rockey was born on May 12, 1925, in Ottawa to George and Dora (Galloway) Rockey. He married Willmae Wettengel on June 10, 1944, in LaMoille. He was a retired operating engineer and a minister in the Ottawa Fundamental Restoration Branch, and officiated at the Ottawa Wedding Chapel. He was an Army Corps veteran of World War II. He also served on the Serena School Board and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 150.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Patricia (Tim) Berggren of Serena, and Paula (Ray) Bailey of Ottawa; four grandchildren, Raymond Bailey, Michelle Goodlet, Kelly Huftel, and Lee Berggren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Fred (Pearl) Rockey of rural Serena. He was preceded in death by a brother, George.

Pallbearers will be Tim Berggren, Ray and Raymond Bailey, Rick Huftel, Lee Berggren, and Francis Rockey. Memorials may be directed to the Ottawa Fundamental Restoration Branch."

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He was buried in November 2004 in Ottawa, La Salle County, IL.²⁴ in the Oakwood Memorial Park.

Willmae HERZBERG and James Paul ROCKEY had the following children: